Derek Swalwell - Architectural Photographer derekswalwell.com /derek.swalwell Photographers Derek Swalwell Derek Swalwell - Architectural photography featured on Lunchbox Architect Northcote Residence by Wolveridge Architects Northcote Residence: Passive Solar Extension Keeps Its Cool Even during the heat of summer this passive solar design remained cool and kept the family comfortable. Reclaimed materials integrates with the original. Park Lane House by Kennedy Nolan Architects Park Lane House Puts It All On Display Unlike most renovations, Park Lane House isn't tucked away in a backyard -- it's out there for all to see. Sugar Gum House by Rob Kennon Architects Sugar Gum House: A Modern Weatherboard Beach Shack This modern replacement for a derelict weatherboard cottage takes full advantage of the sun, the surf and views of the rolling hills. Batten and Board House by Rob Kennon Architects Batten and Board House: A Simple 'Box' Transforms a Weatherboard From very early on it was clear that a simple box would dramatically improve the amenity of this home. And what a beautiful box it is! Fairbairn House by Inglis Architects Fairbairn House Pushes Materials to Their Limits A palette of masonry, timber & stone is pushed to their physical limits. Fairbairn House is a material delight… Datum House by Rob Kennon Architects New Addition Features Spaces with Generous Sense of Volume At Datum House the ceiling height, rather than extra square meters, creates a generous and varied sense of space (without the cost). East West House by Rob Kennon Architects East West House Hides a Secret Behind Its Victorian Facade… East West House, near the top of Richmond Hill, contains the unexpected. A large roof deck is hidden behind the heritage protected Victorian roofline. Sandringham House by Techne Architecture + Interior Design Modern Two-Storey Extension at this Sandringham House Makes an Impression What looks like a contemporary shipping container pops out of this renovated Sandringham House. Lorne Hill House by Will Harkness Architecture Lorne Hill House is a (Beach) Home Among the Gum Trees Architect Will Harkness placed this holiday home carefully among a number of established Gum Trees to take advantage of the view. Concrete House by Matt Gibson Architecture Concrete House's Tapered Form Frames the View Concrete House features a tapered concrete second story which focuses the view of a garden and the city beyond. Winscombe Extension by Preston Lane Architects Winscombe Extension Connects the Home to a Manicured Rear Garden Winscombe Extension deals with a growing family and a strong desire to establish a connection to the manicured rear garden… Beach Avenue House by Schulberg Denkiw Architects Beach Avenue House: Spacious Family Home Managed to Fit on Tiny Site On an extremely small parcel of land Beach Avenue House is designed more like a finely crafted joinery unit than a typical home. Double Terrace House by Rob Kennon Architects Double Terrace House: Two Adjacent Terrace Homes Become One… Behind these unassuming terraces' heritage facades is an unexpectedly modern home blurring the boundaries between two once separate houses. Stepped House by Rob Kennon Architects Stepped House Deals with a Sloping South-Facing Site with Style Each room of this addition steps down with the contours of the site, while the plan zigzags to access light and connect to the garden. Garth House by Ola Architecture Studio An Elegant Black Timber Extension Compliments a 19th Century Home An elegant and restrained timber addition provides the perfect modern living space for a family of five (plus two energetic dogs). Light Saw House by Zen Architects No More Living in Darkness; This Saw Tooth Roof Brings the Light Even if you're stuck with a south-facing backyard overshadowed by your own house, there's no need to dwell in darkness. Lake Wendouree House by Porter Architects Despite Its Age, This Home Was Anything but a Renovator’s Delight This home's meticulous maintenance record details upkeep such as 'biannual repainting'. It was in A1 condition, but still needed modernising. Carlton House by Tom Robertson Architects A Double Height Space Brings Light Into This Previously Dark Cottage And he said, 'Let there be light', and there was light. Thanks to a new double height space, this cottage is transformed. Project Nymph by Zen Architects What If Your Home Felt More Like Living in a Garden? This home takes advantage of its location near the Botanic Gardens to create a living area which feels like an extension of the garden. Ballarat East House by Porter Architects Timber Inside and Out Helps This Home Fit Into Its Bushy Site When the inhabitants of your suburban fringe block include a number of old native trees, mimic their style and go timber all over. His & Her House by FMD Architects They Both Had a Home Designed by the Same Architect: Perfect Match? When a couple who both have homes designed by the same architect get married, their new home together is bound to be adventurous! Fitzroy Lane House by Kennedy Nolan Architects You Won't Believe the Home They Created in This Narrow Laneway It's difficult to imagine how this tight block in a laneway could become a functional and spacious home and office, but they did it! Ballarat House by Eldridge Anderson Architects This Home Demonstrates Benefits of an Architect Versus Off-the-Plan A refined and considered home in a new estate shows the power of using an architect versus buying off-the-plan from a bulk builder. Frankston Mid Century Modern by MRTN Architects A Recent Polish Leaves This Mid-century Modern Gem Sparkling With only minor changes over its 50-year life, this mid-century home retained its original charm but desperately needed a little TLC. McNamara House by Tom Robertson Architects A Timeless New Addition is Quietly Hidden Behind the Original Home This new addition is unquestionably modern, but it has an enduring, timeless quality which makes old and new perfect companions. Über Shed 2 by Jost Architects Far From Your Average Shed, This is an Über Shed... An avid collector needed a place to display and enjoy his assortment of quirky objects. Enter Über Shed 2, a shed/rumpus room/gallery. Masuto by Jamison Architects Rethinking the Typical Duplex Development Offers Numerous Advantages 'It's the way things have always been done' doesn't mean it's the best solution! Questioning the norm can unlock hidden gold... Pool House by Zen Architects Multi-generational Family Pool Their Resources to Create Perfect Home Pooling for a pool: would you join forces with your parents to create the ultimate inner-city pad complete with a rooftop pool? Brick Residence by Preston Lane Architects Renovating a House That Has Been in the Family for Almost 70 Years… Imagine having a classic modernist house in the family for three generations? How would you sensitively renovate it? Paperback House by Ben Callery Architects Home for Two Publishers and Family Makes a Hero Out of the Bookshelf Every good architectural story needs a hero. In this renovation, it's a striking bookshelf which screens a work-from-home space... Jacoby by Lucy Clemenger Architects A dream home renovation for a lover of fashion, art and design... What does the dream home of a multi-creative look like? Beautiful details, a relaxed beach house vibe and a healthy splash of colour.
